New guy with fuel line question
 

Hello everyone, I am a brand new owner of a 1929 Model A Deluxe Tudor Sedan. The car seems to run great and I have driven it a couple of times so far.

The other day I was going over the fuel lines and noticed a crack in the nut that attaches the interior fuel line to the cutoff valve.

https://i.imgur.com/uBZmGsTb.jpg

A small amount of fuel has leaked out of the crack (not enough to drip but it is definitely moist). I believe I found the correct replacement part and have it on order.

My question is: how hard is it to replace this line? I am somewhat mechanically inclined, but have almost no experience working on full size cars or antique cars. It seems simple, but I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Should I worry about keeping fuel in the tank while I fit the new line?

Thank you for your help. I am a complete newbie, but am excited to learn as I go.

Cheers.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Unread Today, 06:44 PM #1
jpmag,
As long as the shut off valve for the gas tank holds no worries about changing the fuel line inside the car with fuel in the tank.
You want to start the threads by hand on each end to make certain they do not cross thread. It is a pretty simple job, make sure you catch the small bit of fuel that will leak out of the fuel line when you loosen the fittings.
Let us know how it turns out.

Merry Christmas

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Pretty easy to replace. Just make sure the fuel is shut off. Keep a few rags ready to catch any fuel left in the line. Running the carburetor dry after shutting off the fuel valve will help.

Welcome to the Barn and the Model A hobby.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

It’s easy to replace. First get a new line from a model A supply as the nut size Can not be found at a parts store. Second do not over tighten that nut. I ,like others, had to replace that line before. I hope your valve shuts off completely if not you will have to drain your tank and replace that valve and filter screen.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Thank you all for the quick responses. I think you've answered my questions. I'll let you know how it goes once the part comes in.

As I'm new to all of this, I am sure I will have more questions in the future. I appreciate all of the help!

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Be sure to put a "pencil" filter in the top of your fuel valve!!!! They're a "Godsend"!
Bill W.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

You have to drain the tank and remove the shutoff valve to do this.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Just curious. Why do you think the car is a 1929 Tudor Deluxe Sedan? The Deluxe Tudor was not available until June of 1931.

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Hello JPMAG...and welcome to the Barn.
I like to think of Model A's as "two tonner's"
You have a ton of fun driving them
and
You have a ton of fun working on them
Enjoy both

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

I may be wrong on the official designation. I actually inherited the car from my great uncle who passed away. The vehicle has been in my family since the 60's and my Dad was the most recent owner. It was explained to me that it was a deluxe because it has the two, side mounted spare tires and the optional rear trunk. I can include a photo if it helps. If I'm wrong I certainly want to know. I am confident, however, that it is a 1929.

Thanks again.

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Welcome to the family

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One thing all the repair books tell you is to disconnect the battery before you work on the gas line. Good luck.
Marty

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Post a picture if you can.. We all love to look at pictures of new owner Model A's. And welcome to the forum. ken

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

ANYTHING, my Mamma bought, was dubbed a "DELUXE" Model---LOL--
Bill Laffin'

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JPmag,

To prevent gasoline from spilling on the carpet.

If you remove the shutoff valve to install the pencil filter or to replace the valve, be sure to have a small container to catch the last 2-3 cups of gas that might be in tank after you drain it.

The reason that there might be gas left in the tank is if a filter has been installed in the past the design of the filter raises the outlet of the tank about 3/8 inch so there will be some gas left even after you drain it.

Do not ask how I know this! :D

Benson from back in the 60's with stinky carpet ...

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

After draining all the fuel out of the tank, and before removing the shut-off valve, block the RH side of the car up about 3 or 4 inches so any bit of fuel left in the tank will shift to the LH side. But still put a catch pan under the valve when you remove it "just in case".

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

jpmag!

Welcome to FordBarn - the greatest resource for Model A people. If you can't find it on the Barn or get answers to your questions, you don't need the information.

The attached link describes the differences between the standard Tudor and the Deluxe model which was launched in June of 1931.

http://www.mafca.com/data_tudors.html

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

Man, you guys are amazing. Thank you all for the helpful advice. I'm really glad I stumbled on this website. It seems like it is a very solid community.

I apologize if this has gotten off topic. I can certainly make a new thread if you like, but here are a couple of pictures of the car. Any help narrowing down the exact type of Model A I have would be greatly appreciated. You may not be able to see it well in the photos, but it does have a rear trunk, as well.

https://i.imgur.com/c18CFTZb.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/1H8Um7eb.jpg

Thanks again!

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Jpmag: welcome to the Barn! Great looking car.
Jeff

Re: New guy with fuel line question
 

It is a 1929 Model A Tudor. You might have the assembly date stamped on the firewall, driver's side, above the seam. You can also sometimes determine the year of your engine from the number stamped on the driver's side of the block. Also, there is sometime an assembly plant code stamped on the front of the middle cross member. This kind of information is just fun to have about your car.